Disability Services & Student Support Services Coordinator

Louisiana State University

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About The Position

PURPOSE: The Coordinator is responsible for the management of ADA/504 accommodations and disability services for the university, as well as supporting the institution’s early alert, student intervention, and student support systems. This position plays a critical role in assisting students experiencing academic, personal, or crisis-related challenges and connecting them to appropriate campus and community resources.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience or knowledge of ADA/504 accommodations in a university environment preferred.
• Experience working in student support, counseling, disability services, or related student affairs areas strongly preferred.
• Ability to analyze and resolve complex issues, including interpersonal and sensitive student situations.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to respond to inquiries from students, faculty, staff, and outside agencies.
• Strong organizational, case-management, and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• ADA / Disability Services Serve as the campus ADA Coordinator, including review, approval, and implementation of accommodations for students and employees.
• Develop, implement, and maintain ADA/504 program policies, procedures, and services.
• Maintain current knowledge of emerging issues and changes to ADA law and best practices.
• Act as an ADA liaison between faculty, staff, Human Resources, and other campus support departments.
• Coordinate and administer the ADA registration, documentation review, and accommodation processes for students.
• Student Support Services & LSUA CARES (Early Alert System) Serve as a key point of contact for LSUA CARES referrals and students of concern.
• Meet with students struggling with academic, personal, social, or behavioral matters to provide guidance, coaching, and support.
• Conduct outreach to campus departments to encourage appropriate LSUA CARES submissions and promote early intervention for students in need.
• Maintain familiarity with campus and community resources to connect students with appropriate assistance.
• Participate in case management processes and collaborate with campus partners to ensure coordinated support for students of concern.
• Maintain University Hunger-Free Campus designation, including overseeing communication regarding SNAP benefits and campus-wide messaging about basic needs
• Campus Education & Outreach Provide educational programming and sessions to faculty, staff, and students on ADA accommodations and student support systems.
• Develop outreach materials promoting LSUA CARES and early alert processes.
• Student Conduct Support (as assigned) Assist with student conduct processes, including holding Educational Conferences with students.
• Serve as Chair for Conduct Panels when needed and ensure adherence to university policies.
• Other Duties Support additional student engagement or student success initiatives as assigned.
• Complete required institutional reports and maintain records in accordance with university policy.

Benefits

• LSUA offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees